Project Engineer

What makes this a great opportunity?

Suntory Global Spirits are seeking a Project Engineer to lead and deliver engineering projects across our Scottish distilleries. You will manage various scale multi-disciplined capital projects from concept through to handover, working closely with Operations, Maintenance, EHS, and external contractors to improve reliability, safety, sustainability, and production capability while preserving the heritage and character of our sites.

This role is an 18 month Fixed Term Contract based on the Isle of Islay, Scotland.

Role Responsibilities

· Lead the execution of projects related to process engineering, energy, water and wastewater optimisation through a documented Phased Project Work Process. The candidate must be able to work independently and with teams to develop project scopes and lead design review meetings. The candidate will coordinate 3rd party engineers, contractors, construction schedules, modify actions as necessary to work with production schedules, track spending and expenditures, and perform all other activities necessary for efficient project management.

· The candidate will work with others to develop new projects, validate cost savings and execute projects. The candidate will be involved with capital planning, developing scopes, and creating specifications, cost estimating, cash flow forecasting. They will also prepare presentations for approval, project execution, manage contractors, manage project teams, and status communication.

· Manage the Early Equipment Management (EEM) processes across the business, providing monthly reporting to the Senior Management team against the agreed strategy and targets, and supporting the maintenance of an effective project management strategy.

· Project Planning & Monitoring – Define project scope, establish project schedules, track progress and ensure project milestones are achieved.

· Technical Leadership: Interpret technical drawings, prepare specification documents and provide technical guidance to wider project teams.

· Budgeting & Cost Control: Create and Issue project POs, manage finance tracker, forecasting and cost variations, and report on project cost KPIs.

Qualifications

· Bachelor of Science Degree (or higher) in: Chemical, Mechanical, Civil Engineering, Architectural discipline or equivalent trades experience.

· Professional qualification in project management, such as APM or PMP. Ability to obtain within first year if not currently PMP/AMP certified.

· 3 - 5 years’ experience ideally within the Scotch Whisky industry or a similar FMCG environment, engaging with key Business Leaders.

· A strong grounding in project management and demonstratable experience in leading projects within a similar working environment.

· A solid understanding of both current legislation and quality standards.

· Possess a valid driver's license, for driving to remote plants.

· Excellent written and verbal skills, with the ability to use Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Auto-Cad for project documentation development.

· Ability to work across multiple locations and geographies.

· Requirement for occasional travel and time away from home.